In search of a new favorite Middle Eastern spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern restaurants around Troy, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Mr. Kabob Xpress
Topping the list is Mr. Kabob Xpress. Located at 2008 W. Big Beaver Road, the fast-casual spot is the highest rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Troy, boasting 4.5 stars out of 123 reviews on Yelp.
Now with four locations in the Detroit area, Mr. Kabob Xpress allows customers to customize their meals. First, choose if you want your food to come in a wrap or in a bowl. Next, select your base, toppings and meat from options like chicken shawarma, gyro, filet kebab and more. Sides like hummus, falafel and garlic sauce are also available. Thirsty? Grab a freshly pressed juice or smoothie.
2. La Marsa
La Marsa, located at 3720 Rochester Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot, which offers desserts and more, four stars out of 206 reviews. Established in 2006, the restaurant group now has nine locations in Southeast Michigan.
Start off with Mediterranean chicken wings or the falafel plate. On the menu, noteworthy offerings include the lamb chili, garlic almond ghallaba (sautéed vegetables and meat blended with rice, almonds and garlic), lamb chops, salmon served on a bed of hummus and the koshary, a traditional Egyptian dish made with pasta, rice, lentils, garlic, fried onions and tomato sauce. Thirsty? Juices and smoothies are on offer. Here's the full menu.
3. Lolo Potluck
Then there's Lolo Potluck, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mediterranean and Egyptian spot at 3950 Rochester Road.
This place specializes in Egyptian cuisine and serves pasta dishes, seafood entrees and much more. Look for the chicken cream chop sandwich, grape leaves, macaroni bechamel and the Hawawshi sandwich, which includes round beef or Mediterranean sausage mixed with peppers and onions on freshly baked bread.
